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CTMH-- September SOTM Blog Hop- Limited Edition

Welcome to the Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for September, featuring Limited Edition All artwork on the hop will feature the Limited Edition!  This is a set of 21 stamps!   If you have come here from Helen's Blog you are on the right path.   This month we have  over 60 CTMH Consultants sharing their SOTM creations, and other great CTMH artwork. Hopping along is fun and simple to do - just click the link at the end of each blogger's post to move to the next one!  Be sure to leave some love (comments) along the way :) Today I have created a Thank You card using a sketch from Mojo Monday .   I'm in need of replenishing my Thank You card stash, so I think I will make a few more of these :)  Here's how I made the card and the products I used: Cricut Art Philosophy : I cut the tag at 3 1/2" in colonial White cardstock, then again at 3 3/4" in the Juniper pat...

CTMH--- Cricut Art Philosophy Dimensional Rolled Flowers

If you do not have one yet, RUN (or click here as fast as you can ) over to my website and order yourself the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge Bundle !!!!!  This cartridge has over 700 images including a font and 3-D items.  One of my favorite, and possibly the most popular cut on this cartridge are the dimensional rolled flowers.  There are 6 of them in total and I want to show you what they look like :) I cut each one at 3" To create the rolled flowers, simply roll them from the end towards the middle, around an object like a paper piercer.  Put some liquid glass or other adhesive on to the round paper after rolling.  Let your rolled flower unravel slightly and to your liking, then press down for several seconds.  Let it dry. Here they all are rolled, in the same order as on the cutting matt. And here I dressed them up with some of our awesome Glitz glitter glue .  I added it to the edges on a couple, in the center of others.  The...

CTMH-- Fresno Scrapbooking Crops

Are you in the Fresno, Clovis, Central Valley area???  Our one and only scrapbook store is going out of business :(  Pocketful of Treasures will surely be missed!!! However, do not fear.... I hold scrapbooking, cardmaking, paper crafting playdates, workshops and CROPS every month!!!!!!! Here are some of my ladies scrapping and chatting! As a CTMH consultant, I have a monthly group of ladies who work on their Workshop Kit of the Months (July was Fanfare , August was Dreamin ').  I open this group up to ANYONE who wants to come and scrapbook for a few hours or for the day.  Occasionally I teach quick and easy classes at these crops too.  I will be holding an ALL DAY CROP every other month, and a 4 hour playdate with a Cricut Demo on the opposite months.  Here's my schedule for the rest of the year: September 25:  Playdate & Cricut demo, 12-4     ***Typeset Workshop Kit October:  All Day Crop 12-??    ***Misch...

CTMH--- Flip Flap Mini Album

One of my convention gifts this year was a super cute, very easy Flip Flap Mini Album!  This was given to me by Chrys Kamps - who is in my downline tree!  All you need to create this fun little album are:  Six 4x6 Flip Flaps , Six sheets of 4x6 patterned paper (double sided), Kraft Color Ready Borders (retired), Ecclectic Alphabet or any Dimensional Element for decoration & 12 photos- 3 1/2 x 5 Add photos to paper and slide paper into Flip Flap sleeves.  Take flip flaps and adhere them all to eachother.  To cover the "tape" edges on the flip flaps, cover with a Color Ready Border or a border sticker of your choice.  

Jewel Kade SALE!!!!!!!! Going on NOW!

TIME FOR A SALE!!!!!!! One week only (thu 8/28) 20% off ALL Retiring Items!!!!! Charms: Black & White Peace, Glitter Cross, Glitter Rose, Lg Orange Peach, Sm Orange Peace, Be Inspired, Emma, Garden Girl, Glamour Girl, Gold Stitched Heart, Just Breathe, London, All Zodiac, Skinny Stick Necklaces & Accessories: Crown Earrings, Crystal Teardrop, Pearl Drop 24" & 34", Stamped Initial Earrings. 10% off ANY OTHER Item!!!!!!! browse the online catalog here: https://www.jewelkade.com/_cat alog/book_fullscreen.html MUST EMAIL ME YOUR ORDER TO GET DISCOUNTS: roxybonds@gmail.com    

CTMH-- Typeset & Cricut Layout

There is so much versatility to CTMH's new paper packs!  You will likely see Typeset used for school pictures and projects with its letters and numbers patterns.  Would you think it appropriate for a "love" page??  Why not??  The color combo of juniper and vineyard berry work well here! * Typeset Level 2 * Cricut Art Philosophy :  I cut the heart and large circle with the cricut.  Nothing fancy here, but better than hand cutting or using a punch! * Wicked- August Stamp of the Month !  I used the honeycomb pattern to create a pattern on my desert sand cardstock.  * Bronze Glitz Gel - I outlined a few of the honecombs in the glitz gel and also used it on my paper butterflys * Bling Assortment - I still cannot get enough of these large bling buttons and pins! * Flutter Paper Shapes - the most awesome butterflies with cool patterns!! * Love Life - Live.Love.Laugh, cherish & Flourish stamped on the heart too.  Don't forget about t...

CTMH---- 4 stamp sets for $5!!!! SPECIALS!!!

Starting today, CTMH has a FABULOUS special running!!!!!! Combine them with one another and you will be getting 4 stamp sets for only $5!  Where else can you get that??? (no where) EXTRA EXTRA: During August, Spend $50 and get the Stamp of the Month (Wicked) for only $5 AND get A Typeface for FREE!!!! (through 8/31) NATIONAL STAMPING MONTH: From August 15- September 30:  Spend $75 and get Pair-A-Phrase, TWO D-sized stamp sets FREE (Combine this with Extra Extra and essentially get 4 stamp sets for only $5) Now would be a GREAT time to order your Cricut Art Philosophy Bundle!  OR start ordering your favorite NEW products! Start shopping HERE for your fabulous deals! Just make sure you click the “add item” button for each of your free items during checkout!

Beginning of School Blog Hop-- CTMH Teacher Survival Kit

Thanks for joining us for the Beginning of School Blog Hop!   You should have arrived from Jessica's Blog   The hop begins on Kathryn's blog if you'd like to start at the top.  We have 16 fabulous designers all ready to show you a "school" creation! This is the second of a two-day hop so be prepared for some more fun! For the first time in my 10 years of teaching, we were greeted at this week's first staff meeting with a Teacher Survival kit!  This gave me great inspiration for a teacher gift for my son's teacher! For this gift, I created a little bag out of cardstock, added some fun new Close To My Heart products to it.  It was really simple and easy to do :) * Typeset Level 2 papers --- perfect for any school project! * Cricut Art Philosophy -- I cut a 6" flower and scrunched the paper, then rolled it up. * Bling Assortment -- perfect for adding a little bling to any project! * Brads Metal Assortment -- a brad to secure the handle to...

Beginning of School Blog Hop-- CTMH Teacher Card

Thanks for joining us for the Beginning of School Blog Hop!   You should have arrived from Jessica's Blog   The hop begins on Kathryn's blog if you'd like to start at the top.  We have 16 fabulous designers all ready to show you a "school" creation! This is a two-day hop. so some will have a second project posted tomorrow, so be sure to stop by again! For the past 10 years, back to school has meant Teacher meetings, getting ready for the school year, selling PE clothes, and seeing the innocence of the 7th graders when they arrive on the first day. This year, Back to School has a whole new meaning----- my little man is entering Kindergarten!!!!  I am nervous, yet excited for him!  I'm sure I'll be a mess the day of, so I plan to take part of the day off to join him for his first day!  I am also very excited to create things for his new teacher!  I have created her a card to go with her gift (check back tomorrow).  For this ...

CTMH -- Dreamin'

Aren't these paper patterns just Dreamy??? They remind me of the beach, the lake, summertime, sunshine, yet can be cool and fallish.  Back on my radar for my scrapbooking are the Stickease and Compliments for this Idea Book.  Check out the fun Dreamin' Stickease: How about some super cool coordinating Harvest Charms, Wood Buttons & Cork Letters  Don't forget about the Workshop Kit of the Month for Dreamin!  Check out those projects HERE! Finally, I'm loving this amazing artwork!!!!! Level 1- Studio J And more....    Order your Dreamin' Collection HERE!!!!

CTMH-- Fanfare + Cricut Art Philosophy layout

I could not wait to start using my new Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge on some of my scrapbook pages.  I used CTMH's Fanfare level 2 papers to create this layout of my little darlings on the 4th of July.  I cut the postage stamp background in Cranberry using the Art Philosophy cartridge.  At the top, I stamped the firework with American Celebration, the July Stamp of the Month.  I also used one of CTMH's new Decor Journaling Spots, but the pattern did not work for me, so I just covered it with the pattern paper from Fanfare.  Supplies Fanfare Level 2 Decor Journaling Spots Cricut Art Philosophy Black Marker American Celebration Black, Cranberry, Sunny Yellow, Pacifica Ink American Crafts Thickers

Jewel Kade- The Inspiring Story

Here I am again, sharing another of my loves & passion- Jewel Kade! You HAVE TO SEE this inspiring story, you'll understand why I chose to take on another business with another amazing company! In this video you'll catch a sneak peak of NEW jewelry!!!!!! GUESS WHAT???? Jewel Kade has sweetened the deal!  The new Stylist kit is only $249!  NOW is the time to jump in!  Join now and you'll be able to: *Sample new products *Continue to sell retiring products *Create your OWN schedule *Make 25-30% of your sales I would love to share JK with YOU!  Join me at our Award Winning Team's meeting THIS TUESDAY 8/9 at 6:30 at Fugazzi's in Visalia.   Contact me today, or just go sign up!  Http://jewelkade.com/roxybonds

CTMH--- Dreamin' Workshop Kit of the Month

I am SO excited for to bring you the first in an amazing line-up of workshop kits from the Fall/Winter Idea Book! Here is my schedule for the new kits: August- Dreamin (8/27) September- Typeset (9/18) October- Mischief November- Sonoma & Elemental December- Believe & Wonderland January- Roxie (saved the best for last!) August Workshop Kit of the Month *DREAMIN* G1027 Workshops on the Go ™ Dreamin’ Kit (includes): Dreamin’ Level 2 Paper Packet ($9.95) My Acrylix® Dreamin’ Workshop ($13.95) Shimmer Designer Bards ($4.95) Bronze Glitz™ Glitter Gel ($3.25) Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($.98) Workshop Guide ($1.00)                                                          ...

CTMH- Hooray! for Cricut + Stamping

"Enjoy" Scrapbook Page Pops with Flowers: Project Inspiration Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book  Check out this adorable scrapbook layout with a super cute and super EASY cluster of flowers created with the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartrdige , along with the Hooray Bouquet Stamp set !     Order your Cricut Art Philosophy Cartrdige & Hooray Bouquet Stamp set today!  Click HERE to start shopping new products!